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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,132, 966,303.58 and 264,949.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,132, 966,303.58 and 264,949.94 is: 397,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,132 : 966,303.58 = 264,949.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,132/966,303.58 = 264,949.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,132x = 966,303.58 × 264,949.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,132x = 256,022,075,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,022,075,542.79/644,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,468.34

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